Lester Johnston, M.D.
NPI 1518975754 · Internal Medicine Physician · Washington, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lester Johnston, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Washington, GA (NPI 1518975754).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518975754
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 055605 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
211 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 52 | $116 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 51 | $169 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 42 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 26 | $124 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 23 | $8 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 159 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 641 | 153 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 593 | 156 |
| Gabapentin | 501 | 89 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 396 | 126 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 381 | 74 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 341 | 55 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$297 across 16 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-03
- Last updated
- 2016-07-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lester Johnston's NPI number?
- Lester Johnston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518975754, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lester Johnston's specialty?
- Lester Johnston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lester Johnston located?
- Lester Johnston's practice location on file with NPPES is 212 Hospital Dr, Washington, GA 30673-5619.
- What is Lester Johnston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lester Johnston is (706) 678-6944.
- Does Lester Johnston accept Medicare?
- Lester Johnston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lester Johnston's NPI active?
- Yes — Lester Johnston's NPI (1518975754) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-07-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.